Final Quiz

Comparing Middlesex to Henry and June there was a lot to compare to. In both stories they are on the path to discovering their sexuality. Following the 1900’s writer, Anais Nin experiments through both women and men trying to find herself. Both stories are very risky with how much sex is talked about, and shown. In real life Anais is an erotica writer, where she is writing her feelings through her experiences at a time where sexuality is closed behind doors. Henry and June are both huge parts of Anais’s sexual discovery. As the movie progresses her sexuality increases as she explores through different things. In the end in both Middlesex and Henry and June, they both come to realize their sexuality and come to closure with themselves.

Reflective Letter Two

Reflective Letter Two

December 14, 2009 

Marlen Harrison,

I came into this class late feeling overwhelmed with the work and the shear fact that you didn’t treat us as students, but as people. The change of pace was so refreshing that at first everyone seemed really timid. You gave something to all of us that is so different from every other teacher I’ve had so far. You gave us the ability to not care about how we’re pretrayed, but to be ourselves regaurdless. Then on top of being able to feel comfortable with yourself, being able to accept everyone else without putting any judgements on each other. The feel of our classroom has become so personable that it was a class that even at 8am, was never a hassle to attend. Each class had been really interesting, and even if the topic wasn’t, you had been able to twist it into making it personable for ourselves to relate and become interested.

 Coming into this class I don’t think I would of considered myself as a good student. I’ve basically just slid by in all my classes doing only the minimum amount of work. In your class however, I was basically forced into shape. Your minimum work had been above most classes maximum. It had pushed us all to exceed any limits we had put on ourselves and for that, I am really thankful for the motivation you have given me. My standards for myself have been risen to the point where I believe I can achieve anything, and getting through your class made me think I can accomplish any class. Starting late and worried that it would never be achieved, I pressed on and know that the grade I’m receiving is the grade I worked hard for. For future classes, I don’t know if there is much I would change. I really didn’t enjoy Watership Down, but it some how weirdly all connected in the end with the class theme as a whole. Looking into different examples that we’ve been growing up with and have been exposed to really do relate to our own personal lives. When looking at that perspective you can give a certain respect back to the source you’re receiving.

Not only did I enjoy you as a teacher, but I really have grown to feel really personable to you as a person. Out of all the teachers I have had, you gave a certain feeling that you could relate to all your students and had really cared about their well being. Even though there are years and knowledge difference between us, I really liked that you gave respect to receive it. That is something I really reacted positivly towards and had given more of a positive light towards all the work I had to put forth for your class. Thank you so much for everything you have taught us not only in the calss room, but what we have all gained in life. Goodluck with everything you persue in life along your journey.

Yours Truly,

Michelle Lockard